Simon Sinek is the third most-watched TED Talk presenter ever, and he credits much of his success at public speaking to constantly pushing his instinctive boundaries of comfort as an introvert. With continued practice and a lot of blunt self-appraisal, Sinek has trained himself to become an excellent public speaker, and in a recent interview with […]
Tips For a Successful Public Speaker
Public speaking can be difficult anyone and professionals who make a living out of it are by far no exception to how difficult the act can be. The most successful entrepreneurs and business world people, however, continue public speaking whenever they need to regardless of how difficult it is or how much they think they […]
Using Role Playing to Become a Better Public Speaker
Public Speaking can be a major fear for anyone. That said, there are a number of methods where one can overcome this fear and become a successful public speaker. So many lists have been written for this exact purpose. I myself had some fears of public speaking when I first started my public speaking circuit. […]
Top 4 Motivational Speakers of 2014
2014 is coming to an end and instead of offering up more tips for public speaking, I have decided to show appreciation to some of the top public speakers of 2014. When you are facing adversity, it’s tough to inspire others to do better and be great. Yet, the below individuals have done just that. […]
Make Public Speaking Profitable
To master public speaking requires fine tuning, practice in a public forum, and the utmost confidence in your , voice, and message. Still, it’s difficult for even the best public speakers to make a viable cmannerismareer of it. Here’s a few nuggets of advice that can help you find more work and make more money […]
No. 1 Fear in America: Public Speaking
According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that seem right? That means to the average person, if you have to go to a funeral, you’re better off in the casket than doing the eulogy. – Jerry Seinfeld According to The Book of […]
The Top 3 Public Speaking Offenders And How To Combat Them
Being a public speaker can be tough especially when you are speaking in front of large crowds who are hanging on to every word that you are saying. On the reverse, as an audience member on the receiving end of the speech, watching a speech can be uncomfortable when the speaker has awkward body language. […]
Public speaking habits you should be avoiding
A habit is a way of thinking, feeling or behaving which tends to occur unconsciously and often. Speaking in public comes along with several bad habits. Clenching your hands, pacing the flood, avoiding eye contact and speaking too fast are things listeners would read as signs of being nervous and insecure. Speakers frequently fall into […]
Rising above the fear of public speaking
The fear of public speaking is something many people deal with. Gallup says over 40% of people fear public speaking and some even fear it more than death. However, with a couple of reminders and tips, you can give an excellent talk without fear. The most important thing to remember is that no talk will […]
Meditation Can Improve Public Speaking Skills
Public speaking is an essential skill for people looking to advance in their professional careers, but public speaking also ranks among the top fears of most Americans. For many people, however, the issue they have with public speaking starts with the thoughts they have directly before or during a presentation. In most cases, the most […]